Restaurants - Bars & Brew Pubs

Since 1995. Traditional pub fare--sandwiches, burgers, salads, and entrees--made with local ingredients. Beer brewed on-site. Trivia Thurs. nights. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. arborbrewing.com  

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Drinks from Ann Arbor Distilling Company and local breweries. Burgers, sandwiches. Pool tables and board games. Sun.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight. graduateannarbor.com  

Neighborhood bar. Extensive cocktail and spirits menu. No food. Daily 7 p.m.-2 a.m. A2Alleybar@gmail.com, alleybarannarbor.com  

Tasting room for made-by-hand Water Hill spirits. Michigan-sourced ingredients. Seminars on history and making of gin, whiskey and others. Live music. Tues.-Sat. 4-10 p.m.; Sun. 2-8 p.m. Closed Mon. annarbordistilling.com  

Salads, sandwiches, American dinners; 72 beers on tap and 70 bottled and over 50 single malt Scotches. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. noon-midnight. Kitchen closes 1 hour earlier. Age 21 & over after 9 p.m. ashleys.com  

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer bar and café, open to all. Burgers, sandwiches, and Mexican entrees. Tues.-Thurs. 4-11 p.m., Fri. 4 p.m.-1 a.m., Sat. 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 5-9:30 p.m. Bar open Tues.-Fri. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Closed Mon. facebook.com/a2autbar/  

Bar and lounge featuring seasonal hand-crafted cocktails and local beers on draft. Large selection of whiskeys and fine liquors. Pool tables. Tues.-Sat. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Sun. 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Closed Mon. babsannarbor.com  

Sports bar with burgers, steaks, salads, soups. Craft beer on tap. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-midnight. Kitchen closes at midnight Mon.-Sat., 11 p.m. on Sun. facebook.com/banfieldsbar  

Sandwiches, burgers, small and large plates. Live music Sat. nights. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. barlouie.com  

Upscale dive bar. Bar snacks including pimento cheese, chips and salsa, charcuterie plate, sardines, and Marcona almonds. Party space for 50. Tues.-Fri. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Sun. 5-10 p.m. Closed Mon. brauncourt.com  

Bowling-alley grill with appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, pizza. Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-midnight, Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m.-1 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-midnight. belmarklanes.com  

Family-friendly outdoor beer garden in the parking lot of Downtown Home & Garden. Features Michigan craft beers and a geographically diverse selection of wines, plus a rotating menu of craft cocktails. Open St. Patrick's Day-Halloween after the store closes. Bill's is closed Mon. See website for monthly changing hours. Minors accompanied by parent allowed before 9 p.m. billsbeergarden.com  

Taproom serving meads and ciders using Michigan ingredients. Flavors change with the seasons. Limited snacks served or BYO food. Event space. Wed.-Fri. 3-8 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m., Sun. 1-7 p.m. Closed Mon. & Tues. drinkblom.com  

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Irish sports bar specializes in corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie, fish and chips. Also, burgers, salads, and sandwiches. Kids age 10 & under eat free. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. noon-2 a.m. Kitchen closes at 1 a.m. Summer hours vary. Age 21 & over after 9 p.m. theblueleprechaun.com  

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House-brewed beers accompany American BBQ classics like pulled pork, smoked beef brisket, and ribs. Kitchen hours: Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. & Sat 11 a.m.-midnight, Sun. noon-10 p.m. Bar hours: Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m. bluetractor.net  

Casual neighborhood spot with burgers, sandwiches, Mexican dishes, pasta, fish. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Closed Sun. caseys-tavern.com  

Traditional Irish pub & restaurant. Sun.-Tues. 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Wed.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Kitchen closes earlier. Age 21 & over after 9 p.m. conoroneills.com  

Burgers, homemade soups and chili, sandwiches, salads, daily specials. Breakfast on weekends. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m.-midnight. Age 21 & over after 9 p.m. fraserspub.com  

Thirty-two on tap beers, food from Pizza House. Open daily 5 p.m.-2 a.m. garagebarannarbor.com  

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Pub menu featuring sandwiches, salads, burgers, soups. Mon. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Tues.-Sun. noon-2 a.m., Kitchen closes at 1 a.m. Age 21 & over after 9 p.m. good-time-charleys.com  

House-brewed beer in an American gastropub with pizza, burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta and salads. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight. The Old German Bar downstairs. Thurs.-Sat. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. grizzlypeak.net  

Thirty-six rotating craft beer taps from the US and world. Bourbon scotch and other spirits, wines. Snacks and appetizers. Carry-in food or order from delivery menus. Live music. Mon.-Wed. 3 p.m.-midnight, Thurs. 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. noon-11 p.m. thegrottobar.com  

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Seafood, sandwiches, salads, pasta, full bar. Mon.-Thurs. 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. 6:30 a.m.-midnight, Sat. 7 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Kitchen closes one hour earlier. hiannarbor.com/ann-arbor-dining.php  

Brewpub with Asian-influenced street food. Beer to-go. Tues.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-midnight, Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Closed Mon. homesbrewery.com  

Sports bar. Craft beers and a menu of craft sausages, sliders, and fries, including poutine. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m. haymakerpublichouse.com  

Pub with local beers on tap and bar food. Famous for their "cosmik fries." Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-midnight, Thur.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-midnight. hopcat.com  

Pizza, sandwiches, salads using locally-sourced foods. Signature barrel-aged sour beers. Main floor: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-midnight, Fri. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-midnight. Rooftop deck: Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-11 a.m., Fri. 4 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 3 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 3 p.m.-11 p.m. jollypumpkin.com  

Cocktail/neighborhood bar with small plates. Age 21 & over. Bar: Mon. 5 p.m.-midnight, Tues.-Sat. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Kitchen: Tues.-Thurs. 5 p.m.- midnight, Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Closed Sun. thelastwordbar.com  

Craft cocktails, beer, and spirits. Live music, art shows, cultural events, and karaoke (Wed.). Wed - Mon, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Closed Tues. info@lofiannarbor.com, lofiannarbor.com  

House-brewed beer, cocktails, bourbon, and sipping whiskey. Sliders and snacks, including nachos, wings, pretzels, and dip. Sun.-Wed. 6 p.m.-midnight, Thurs.-Sat. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. (kitchen closes earlier.) mashbar.net  

Modern take on the cocktail bar, using centrifuges and liquid nitrogen to update the classics. Wed.-Mon. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Closed Tues. info@nightcapbara2.com, nightcapbara2.com  

Venerable townie bar with pub food, burgers, sandwiches, salads, Tex-Mex, chicken, ribs, homemade soups. Mon. 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Tues.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 4 p.m.-midnight. oldtownaa.com  

Beers, stouts, and ales brewed in-house. Tasting room. Wed. & Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight. Closed Sun., Mon. & Tues. facebook.com/pileated  

Taproom with home brews and bar snacks and Zingerman's pastries. Weekly activities, classes, and performances. Taproom Fri., Sat. & Sun. 4-7 p.m. Theatre opens at 7 p.m. Classes throughout the week. pointlessbrew.com  

Craft beers and wines, cocktails, upscale bar food, and full dinners. Kids menu. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Sun. noon-9 p.m. rappourt.com  

American & Asian-inspired food, whiskey, cocktails, Michigan beer, wine. Mon.-Weds. 4 p.m.-1 a.m., Thurs. & Fri. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 5 p.m.- 2 a.m., Sun. 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Live jazz every Sun. at 8 p.m. Kitchen closes midnight Mon.-Sat., 11 p.m. on Sun. theravensclub.com  

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Bowling-alley restaurant with pizza, sandwiches, burgers, wings, cocktails, wine, and beer. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-midnight, Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. revelandroll.com  

Burgers, chicken, sandwiches, wings, salads, munchies. Age 21 & over. Tue.-Sat. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Closed Sun. & Mon. Football Sat. open 11 a.m. Kitchen closes 1 a.m. scorekeepersa2.com  

Restaurant and beer garden. Seventy taps of craft beer and full menu. Special events and live music. Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sun. noon-10 p.m.. Closed Mon. facebook.com/70taps  

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Over 120 fine craft and import beers on tap, in-house smoked BBQ, and fine cigars. Sun.-Wed. 4 p.m.-midnight, Thurs.-Sat. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. cr@sirisannarbor.com, sirisannarbor.com  

Sports bar serves burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fish, ribs. Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-midnight, Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. noon-midnight. the-sportsbar.com  

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Craft beers. Tues.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-midnight, Fri. & Sat. noon-midnight, Sun. noon-10 p.m. facebook.com/towniesA2brewing  

Microbrewery boasts more than 60 different lagers, with 15 on draft at all times. In-house-smoked meats are the centerpiece of a full menu that features rotating, seasonal specials. Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-midnight, Fri. & Sat. noon-1 a.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m. Kitchen closes one hour before the tap room. Age 21 and over after 10 p.m. wolverinebeer.com